The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 24,100
€ 25,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
52 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16.3 lb
city
36 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
26.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
